Frequently asked questions
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- Sorry, subletting is not allowed at any of our properties.
- Yes! We encourage our residents to share their event suggestions and even host their own. The private dining areas and cinema rooms are also available for residents to book and exclusively use.
- Each studio is designed for two residents maximum.
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- Yes you can, however there are some limits. Residents are welcome to invite up to 5 guests into the building, but the maximum room capacity is 2 for overnight stays.
Each studio apartment is equipped with its own private kitchenette, but each building also offers a high specification shared kitchen.
A cleaner is available for residents to book at an additional fee.
- Each building has washer and dryer facilities on site at an additional fee.
Each building offers a fully-equipped state-of-the-art gym. Sunday Mills and Florence Dock also have a separate yoga studio
- Yes, each resident has access to high-speed Wi-Fi in every area of the building.
- Yes definitely! We welcome residents from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds.
- Yes! Our licences are very flexible for extensions. Please contact the Folk team for more information about licence extensions (subject to availability).
- WiFi, council tax and all bills are included in rent.
Rent is typically paid monthly, but can also be paid in advance.
- Availability in our buildings varies and you may need to book further in advance if we have limited availability. Please contact our team for current availability.
- At our properties the rent is fixed for the duration of your licence.
- Laundry services at each building come at an additional cost for residents, and some larger or offsite events may be ticketed at a fee.
- Our studios are available to rent with no deposit.
- Yes definitely! Folk is 100% inclusive and open to everyone.
- Yes! Each property boasts a curated calendar of events each month which are bookable via Eventbrite. Events include cooking classes, film screenings, quiz nights, yoga sessions and more.
- You can make your studio your own and personalise it. We just ask you not to hammer anything into the walls (we recommend command strips).
Our co-living spaces have dedicated maintenance teams to handle any issues promptly, ensuring your home is always in great condition. Folk residents have access to a residents app which they can use to report maintenance issues in addition to the 24/7 onsite team.
Co-living properties prioritise safety with features like secure access systems, surveillance cameras, and a 24/7 on-site team available to help residents.
Our amenities differ slightly across our homes, but usually include fully equipped kitchens, co-working spaces, screening rooms, lounges, laundry facilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, gym, and terraces and event spaces.
Absolutely. Co-living fosters a vibrant community through shared spaces and events. At Folk we host a range of events like group dinners, workshops, or networking sessions, making it easy to build connections with fellow residents.
Our leases are designed for people looking for stability and flexibility, with rental agreements starting from a minimum of 3 months at Sunday Mills and The Palm House, and with shorter available at Florence Dock.
Yes, all of our studios at Folk Properties are fully furnished, with essentials like a bed, desk, storage, and TV provided, making moving in seamless.
Coliving is for a variety of different people, but it tends to attract those who value community, shared experiences, and value for money. Coliving is especially popular among young professionals, students, remote workers, entrepreneurs and those new to a city seeking a sense of community.
Co-living offers the perfect balance of private and shared space, and offers a more soicable and flexible alternative to traditional renting. Enjoy all-inclusive pricing covering your own furnished studio apartment, utilities, WiFi, events and access to amenity spaces.
Folk Co-living is a modern housing concept where people live in private studio apartments but share amenity spaces including a community kitchen, a gym and co-working areas, making it a great way to meet like-minded people while enjoying the privacy of your own personal space.
We're perfectly situated in leafy Harrow, North London. You can be in central London in less than 20 minutes, or closer to home you're a short walk from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Harrow-on-the-Hill.
We're a short 5-minute walk from Harrow and Wealdstone station (Bakerloo and London Overground) with easy access to central London in less than 15 minutes.
We're a short 10-minute walk from Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town stations with easy access to central London.
We're nicely situated between Battersea, Wandsworth and Clapham. Florence Dock is just a stones-throw from the River Thames – so think of the enviable views from our roof terraces!
Sunday Mills is located in a beautiful spot along the River Wandle in Earlsfield, South West London. It’s one of the rare places in London that has a village feel, while still being so accessible.
Earlsfield is your closest link, just a six-minute walk away. From there, it’s a quick 10-minute train to Vauxhall, where you can hop on the Victoria line for access to the rest of the city.
Co-living is a way of renting that brings people together. You get your own lovely private studio and access to incredible shared spaces like a gym, co-working space and roof terraces. Plus, at Folk we take care of the admin and give you everything, from utitlities and WiFi to council tax and events, included in one easy bill. It’s renting made better.
At Sunday Mills and The Palm House, our minimum stay is three months. At Florence Dock, you can stay for less than three months—even a night or two if that's what you're after! If you'd like to book a stay for less than three months, you can do that on our booking page.
Your bills are all-inclusive – that covers utilities and council tax, superfast WiFi, a weekly events programme, and access to a gym, cinema room and co-working spaces at no extra cost.
Hit the button in the top right of this page and we’ll get you booked in for a virtual or in-person tour at a time that works for you.
When you reserve your studio you'll pay a £200 holding fee, which is fully redeemable against your first month's rent. Once you're living with us your bill is all-inclusive and is paid monthly by Direct Debit, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Absolutely, we have a number of DDA rooms suitable for those with acessibility needs. If you're interested in finding out more, please submit our 'contact us' enquiry form, or give us a call on 020 7078 7062.
Sadly, as much as we love pets, we’re not able to be pet-friendly just yet. However, we do permit guide dogs that are registered with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or The International Guide Dog Foundation (IGDF).
You sure can. Our studios and shared spaces are roomy enough for living with your partner. There’s just an additional cost of £250 per month for couples.
Whilst our studios are perfect for couples, we don't allow more than two people to live in each studio. We also don't accept any residents under the age of 18.
Our first home is The Palm House in Harrow and our second home, Sunday Mills, is in Earlsfield. Our newest home, Florence Dock, is found perched on the River Thames in Battersea.
All our studios come with a built-in wardrobe and under-bed storage, as well as plenty of cupboard space. Our bigger studios do have more storage, so if you're worried about space we recommend you go for one of those, or you can add on an additional storage unit on our lower ground floor for £25 per month.
Our homes are designed to give you the perfect balance of private and communal space. You’ll have your own fully-contained studio apartment but you’ll also share spaces like a gym, lounge, co-working space and cinema. Everything’s newly designed and focused on comfort. If there’s an issue, we’re on-site 24/7 to fix it right away (not like your usual landlords…).
Each shared space in a Folk home is designed to be enjoyed with others. At The Palm House in Harrow, head to the huge co-working space or community kitchen in your own time. At Sunday Mills in Earlsfield, there’s a comfortable living room for relaxing and a state-of-the-art gym and studio for working up a sweat. And at Florence Dock you can soak up the sunset with panoramic views of London from one of our five terraces or tuck yourself away with a good read in the Snug. Wherever you are, make the most of the spaces by joining our calendar of weekly social events.
All our studios come furnished, so you'll get a double bed, table and stool, a kitchenette with combi microwave/oven, hob and fridge freezer, and a fully-fitted ensuite bathroom. Our studios don't come with bedding or cooking equipment, so you can either bring your own, or buy them straight from us. Our bedding packs are £60 and our kitchen packs are £80 each.
Absolutely. We know remote working is so important, so in every Folk home we’ve got a huge co-working space made for residents to work from.
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